Ayla - 100 points
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Sunday, September 27, 2009
September 28 Parent Letter
Parents,
This is the last week of the six weeks. We will be having Parent Teacher Conferences next week to discuss the report cards. I will have a sign up sheet in the classroom to sign up for conference times.
We will not have a reading story or spelling words this week. Each student will have time to pick out a book to read this week for independent reading. We will do language worksheets each day. As for homework, tonight’s homework will only be a spelling page, and Tuesday will only be the language page.
Due to the extra class time, we will have Health each day this week. Science will be lesson 5 from last week. Check last week’s web posting for the Science study material.
Our Social Studies test is Thursday. I have posted vocabulary words from Unit 1, as well as a few other things to study.
Third grade parents: Seriously…please work with the math flash cards every day. The students need to be quicker with their facts, and I feel this is a high priority right now. Third grade will begin simple division this week. The students will soon see how important it is to know those facts!
This is the last week of the six weeks. We will be having Parent Teacher Conferences next week to discuss the report cards. I will have a sign up sheet in the classroom to sign up for conference times.
We will not have a reading story or spelling words this week. Each student will have time to pick out a book to read this week for independent reading. We will do language worksheets each day. As for homework, tonight’s homework will only be a spelling page, and Tuesday will only be the language page.
Due to the extra class time, we will have Health each day this week. Science will be lesson 5 from last week. Check last week’s web posting for the Science study material.
Our Social Studies test is Thursday. I have posted vocabulary words from Unit 1, as well as a few other things to study.
Third grade parents: Seriously…please work with the math flash cards every day. The students need to be quicker with their facts, and I feel this is a high priority right now. Third grade will begin simple division this week. The students will soon see how important it is to know those facts!
First Six Weeks Memory Verse #6
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God. Ephesians 2:8
Unit 1 Social Studies Test Review
Vocabulary
Law – a rule everyone must follow
Vote – a choice that gets counted
Community – a place made up of many neighborhoods
History – tells the story of people and places from the past
Urban – an area that has a city
Suburb – a type of community that is located near a city
Rural – area with small communities and open space
Capital – the city where the leaders of a state or country work
Washington D.C. – the capital of our country
Austin – the capital of our state
Our State: Texas
Our state bird: Mockingbird
Our state flower: Bluebonnet
Problem Solving Steps
(Be able to put these in order!)
1. Name the problem.
2. Find out more about the problem
3. List ways to solve the problem
4. Talk about the best way to solve the problem
5. Solve the problem
6. Ask: How well is the problem solved?
Law – a rule everyone must follow
Vote – a choice that gets counted
Community – a place made up of many neighborhoods
History – tells the story of people and places from the past
Urban – an area that has a city
Suburb – a type of community that is located near a city
Rural – area with small communities and open space
Capital – the city where the leaders of a state or country work
Washington D.C. – the capital of our country
Austin – the capital of our state
Our State: Texas
Our state bird: Mockingbird
Our state flower: Bluebonnet
Problem Solving Steps
(Be able to put these in order!)
1. Name the problem.
2. Find out more about the problem
3. List ways to solve the problem
4. Talk about the best way to solve the problem
5. Solve the problem
6. Ask: How well is the problem solved?
Sunday, September 20, 2009
September 21 Parent Letter
Parents,
This Friday is picture day. No money is required at this time, however, try to remember to dress your child in something you like.
This week, third graders will begin studying the 4 fact family. If you are practicing with flash cards at home, please add in the 4’s.
The students continue to work on a program on our classroom computer, Math Facts in a Flash. I want each student to get on at least once a week. This is a math facts program that times the student (2 minutes). In order to move to the next level, they must score 100% within the time goal. My goal is that no student in either grade need to count on their fingers! Students have been making good progress.
Remember to encourage you child to bring home a book to read each night. This is the last full week for them to gain points for the ice cream party. Third graders should have read one chapter book by the end of the six weeks.
This is the last week of the grading period for Reading and Spelling Tests. Let's work really hard to get great scores this week.
This Friday is picture day. No money is required at this time, however, try to remember to dress your child in something you like.
This week, third graders will begin studying the 4 fact family. If you are practicing with flash cards at home, please add in the 4’s.
The students continue to work on a program on our classroom computer, Math Facts in a Flash. I want each student to get on at least once a week. This is a math facts program that times the student (2 minutes). In order to move to the next level, they must score 100% within the time goal. My goal is that no student in either grade need to count on their fingers! Students have been making good progress.
Remember to encourage you child to bring home a book to read each night. This is the last full week for them to gain points for the ice cream party. Third graders should have read one chapter book by the end of the six weeks.
This is the last week of the grading period for Reading and Spelling Tests. Let's work really hard to get great scores this week.
First Six Weeks Memory Verse #5
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. Psalm 119:105
Lesson 5 Science Vocabulary
Leaves have many different functions. One thing they do is help control the direction of raindrops. They spread the water evenly to the plants roots. They help keep the soil from eroding.
Roots absorb (or soak up) water for the plant.
Kinetic energy is energy that is moving. (like with a falling raindrop.) The more leaves a plant has, the more kinetic energy it can absorb.
Eroding soil is soil that is washing away during heavy rain. Plants are often planted on a hillside to help decrease soil erosion.
Roots absorb (or soak up) water for the plant.
Kinetic energy is energy that is moving. (like with a falling raindrop.) The more leaves a plant has, the more kinetic energy it can absorb.
Eroding soil is soil that is washing away during heavy rain. Plants are often planted on a hillside to help decrease soil erosion.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Sunday, September 13, 2009
September 14 Parent Letter
Parents,
Look for your child’s progress report in their folder on Wednesday. Attached to it will be their reading record for the first three weeks of school. Please remember that when they are reading for their trophy, only books at or above their grade level are counted. Please sign and return the bottom portion of their progress report on Thursday. I will replace the lowest non-test grade in one subject of your choice with a 100 if this is returned on Thursday. Please write the subject next to your signature.
We will have our first Health Quiz on Thursday. The study sheet is posted on the class web site. Please spend some time reviewing this with your child.
I will remind third grade parents again to buy some multiplication flash cards and work on 0-3 fact families. Speed drill averages count as a test grade, and they must be able to work quickly. Please practice these every day.
Second grade parents – addition and subtraction flash cards will help the students get faster on their speed drills.
I will begin to take points off (-1) when the students write their numbers wrong, and (-5) when they leave their names off a paper. If your child has problems getting their numbers right, please practice with them at home.
We started playing the flutophones last week, and the kids had a great time.
We have a large amount of standing water around the school. Mosquitoes are likely to be a big annoyance. Feel free to send insect repellant to school and I will hose down the kids before we go outside!
Lastly, this Sunday, September 20th, is Pastor Gilbert Franke's retirement service. If any of you feel inclined to come out and pass along your best wishes on his retirement, the service will begin at 10:30. We will all miss him here at school.
Look for your child’s progress report in their folder on Wednesday. Attached to it will be their reading record for the first three weeks of school. Please remember that when they are reading for their trophy, only books at or above their grade level are counted. Please sign and return the bottom portion of their progress report on Thursday. I will replace the lowest non-test grade in one subject of your choice with a 100 if this is returned on Thursday. Please write the subject next to your signature.
We will have our first Health Quiz on Thursday. The study sheet is posted on the class web site. Please spend some time reviewing this with your child.
I will remind third grade parents again to buy some multiplication flash cards and work on 0-3 fact families. Speed drill averages count as a test grade, and they must be able to work quickly. Please practice these every day.
Second grade parents – addition and subtraction flash cards will help the students get faster on their speed drills.
I will begin to take points off (-1) when the students write their numbers wrong, and (-5) when they leave their names off a paper. If your child has problems getting their numbers right, please practice with them at home.
We started playing the flutophones last week, and the kids had a great time.
We have a large amount of standing water around the school. Mosquitoes are likely to be a big annoyance. Feel free to send insect repellant to school and I will hose down the kids before we go outside!
Lastly, this Sunday, September 20th, is Pastor Gilbert Franke's retirement service. If any of you feel inclined to come out and pass along your best wishes on his retirement, the service will begin at 10:30. We will all miss him here at school.
First Six Weeks Memory Verse #4
The Lord is my strength and my song; He has become my salvation. Exodus 15:2
Lesson 4 Science Vocabulary
Most seeds would die if they all landed in the same place. They need water, nutrients, and light. There wouldn’t be enough of these if all seeds landed in one place.
Embryo – baby plant
Seeds travel by wind – light seeds (ash tree), parachute seeds (milkweed), winged seeds (maple)
Water – seeds float (coconuts), wash away in heavy rains (grasses)
Movement of animals – edible fruit (berries), tiny hooks (cocklebur) to grab a ride.
Different plants make different seeds.
If plants couldn’t scatter its seeds, the new plants would be too crowded and die.
Embryo – baby plant
Seeds travel by wind – light seeds (ash tree), parachute seeds (milkweed), winged seeds (maple)
Water – seeds float (coconuts), wash away in heavy rains (grasses)
Movement of animals – edible fruit (berries), tiny hooks (cocklebur) to grab a ride.
Different plants make different seeds.
If plants couldn’t scatter its seeds, the new plants would be too crowded and die.
Health Quiz #1
Covers pp. 3-11
• When we walk, our toes should point straight ahead.
• It is important that our shoes fit well.
• A habit is something that we do without thinking hard about.
Good Posture Rules
• Keep your head up.
• Keep your shoulders back.
• Keep your back straight.
• Keep your abdomen in.
• Keep your toes straight ahead.
• When we walk, our toes should point straight ahead.
• It is important that our shoes fit well.
• A habit is something that we do without thinking hard about.
Good Posture Rules
• Keep your head up.
• Keep your shoulders back.
• Keep your back straight.
• Keep your abdomen in.
• Keep your toes straight ahead.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
September 8 Parent Letter
Parents,
If you haven’t brought your 2 soda bottles and 2 pounds of rice yet, please try to do so as soon as possible.
Please send $5 for your child’s flutophone or bring one (a recorder will work as well) from home. We will begin using them on Thursday.
Both grades will have their first Math test on Friday. Second grade began their speed drills on Friday, and will continue to have these each day. Third grade has begun their 2 multiplication families and we will begin the 3 family this week. If you are practicing with flash cards, please practice on the 2’s and 3’s.
If you haven’t sent back the Star Student cross and a picture, please try to get that done this week.
Continue checking the class web page. Science vocabulary will be posted each week. Our weekly assessment will usually be on Thursday’s.
If you haven’t brought your 2 soda bottles and 2 pounds of rice yet, please try to do so as soon as possible.
Please send $5 for your child’s flutophone or bring one (a recorder will work as well) from home. We will begin using them on Thursday.
Both grades will have their first Math test on Friday. Second grade began their speed drills on Friday, and will continue to have these each day. Third grade has begun their 2 multiplication families and we will begin the 3 family this week. If you are practicing with flash cards, please practice on the 2’s and 3’s.
If you haven’t sent back the Star Student cross and a picture, please try to get that done this week.
Continue checking the class web page. Science vocabulary will be posted each week. Our weekly assessment will usually be on Thursday’s.
First Six Weeks Memory Verse #3
[God says,] “I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are Mine.” Isaiah 43:1
Lesson 3 Science Vocabulary
Simple vision – can only detect the difference between light and dark, and
maybe a few shapes.
Complex vision – what humans have
Lens – part of eye that bends light – needed for both simple and complex
vision
Focus – bending light to allow us to see detail, not just shapes
Image – the picture you see in your brain
The lens sends information to the brain (an important part of vision) to
understand what we see
The wax paper represents the lens of a simple eye.
maybe a few shapes.
Complex vision – what humans have
Lens – part of eye that bends light – needed for both simple and complex
vision
Focus – bending light to allow us to see detail, not just shapes
Image – the picture you see in your brain
The lens sends information to the brain (an important part of vision) to
understand what we see
The wax paper represents the lens of a simple eye.
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